Program offerings, student selectivity, and peer assessment are just a few of the factors involved in determining which animation school programs will make the “Best Animation Programs” list each year. College ranking agencies evaluate art schools, traditional colleges, and technical schools to help make finding the right school easier for aspiring animators.

Thanks to the efforts of the Michigan Film Office, which offers incentives for filmmakers and resources for productions of all kinds, the state has experienced a growing demand for local talent. Because of this growing demand, many of the state’s 100+ accredited schools now offer some of the nations most competitive animation programs. Just a few of Michigan’s best animation programs are offered at The College for Creative Studies in Detroit and Grand Valley State University in Allendale.

Browse through our list below to review some of the best animation school programs in Michigan and what they have to offer.